Calculate how much money you can make from your YouTube channel
Detailed Earnings Breakdown
Ways to Increase Your Earnings
How to Use the YouTube Money Calculator
- Enter your monthly views – the total number of views your channel gets per month
- Set your CPM rate – the amount you earn per 1,000 views (varies by niche)
- Enter your subscriber count and number of videos published
- Select additional revenue sources you’re using
- Click “Calculate Earnings” to see your estimated income
- Use the tips to find ways to increase your YouTube revenue
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YouTube Money Calculator — How Much Can You Earn?
Dreaming of turning views into income? You’re not alone. This friendly guide explains how a YouTube Money Calculator estimates earnings from views, CPM, RPM and sponsorships — and gives real examples so you can see the math clearly. It’s informative, a little funny, and honestly emotional: every view is a person choosing your voice.
What the calculator measures (quick)
At its core the calculator uses three numbers: views, CPM (cost advertisers pay per 1,000 impressions) and RPM (revenue you actually receive per 1,000 views after platform fees). We’ll also touch sponsorships, channel memberships and affiliate income — the toppings that make the revenue pie tastier.
Simple formulas
Ad revenue (estimate): Estimated earnings = (Views ÷ 1000) × RPM
Where RPM is your real revenue per 1,000 views (after YouTube’s cut).
Example calculations (realistic)
Below are three scenarios — small channel, growing channel, and established pro. Each example shows monthly and annual ad revenue using only ad RPM. Sponsorships and affiliate income are listed separately.
Avg views/month: 30,000
Estimated RPM: $1.50
Monthly: (30,000 ÷ 1000) × 1.5 = $45
Yearly: $45 × 12 = $540
Avg views/month: 200,000
Estimated RPM: $3.50
Monthly: (200,000 ÷ 1000) × 3.5 = $700
Yearly: $700 × 12 = $8,400
Avg views/month: 1,200,000
Estimated RPM: $6.00
Monthly: (1,200,000 ÷ 1000) × 6 = $7,200
Yearly: $7,200 × 12 = $86,400
Adding sponsorships & extras
Sponsorships can dramatically increase earnings. A creator with 100k engaged subscribers might charge $500–$5,000 per sponsored mention depending on niche and engagement. Memberships, merchandise and affiliate links also add recurring income — sometimes matching ad revenue.
Why RPM varies so much
RPM changes because of geography (US/UK viewers pay more), niche (finance vs comedy), seasonality (Q4 ads are richer), and view type (long-form vs short clips). Also, audience retention matters — more watch time = more ad slots watched = higher RPM.
Tips to raise your RPM
- Make longer videos that naturally support mid-roll ads.
- Focus on higher-paying niches or build content for audiences in higher-CPM countries.
- Increase engagement: compel viewers to watch to the end.
- Offer memberships and merchandise to diversify income.
A short, emotional note
Numbers are motivating, but don’t let them steal your joy. Each subscriber, comment and share is a tiny human vote for your voice. Use the calculator for planning — then get back to creating with heart.